Sennheiser and Apogee joins forces for ClipMic and MKE digital
Published: PRODUCTS
Marking the first fruits of their previously announced collaboration, Sennheiser and Apogee have combined technologies in the shape of the ClipMic digital and MKE 2 digital, providing a new solution for high-end recordings via iOS devices. Additionally, Sennheiser has addressed the video market with its AVX range of wireless microphones for video cameras.
Both the ClipMic and MKE 2 systems comprise a Sennheiser clip-on microphone connected to a lightning port connector, Apogee A/D conversion providing up to 24-bit/96kHz resolution, and an accompanying iOS app named MetaRecorder. Features on the app include metadata support, the production of Final Cut Pro .XML files, and DropBox syncing.
Of the two systems, MKE 2 digital is intended as a professional solution, for which the clip-on mic is fitted with Sennheiser’s ‘umbrella’ diaphragm.
Meanwhile, Sennheiser has announced its AVX wireless system for use with video cameras. The system includes an extremely compact receiver which plugs directly into the XLR of a camera, where it automatically pairs with the microphone – switching on when the camera does. Other features include the automatic adjustment of audio levels and frequency assignment within the 1.9GHz range, plus intelligent power management alongside lithium-ion batteries that can be recharged via USB.
Finally, the German manufacturer has also recently joined forces with the Fraunhofer Institute for Digital Media Technology (IDMT), to develop what it describes as the ‘first high quality wireless headphones to tackle age-related hearing loss’. Named the RS 195, the 2.4GHz headphones use DSP to compensate for hearing loss via personalised adjustments, meaning they can be adapted to suit each user’s individual requirements and hearing levels.